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Utah Regional Stroke and Neuro Rehabilitation Conference Agenda

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Utah Regional Stroke and Neuro Rehabilitation Conference Agenda

The 2026 Utah Regional Stroke and Neuro Rehabilitation Conference Agenda is below. Please check back for updates as speakers are confirmed.

Thursday, March 26, 2026

Day 1

7:30-8:30	Registration and Breakfast
8:30-8:40	Welcome and Opening Remarks Paul Johnson, MD Intermountain Health Lee Chung, MD University of Utah
8:40 - 9:05	Brian Moench, MD President, Physicians for a Healthy Environment Air Pollution: An Overlooked Stroke Risk Factor
9:05 - 9:30	Elizabeth Sunderman, MD Intermountain Health Stroke Clinic Mission: Helping Stroke Survivors Live the Healthiest Lives Possible by Preventing Recurrent Strokes
9:30-10:00	Scott McNally, MD, PhD University of Utah, Radiology and Imaging Sciences Vessel Wall MRI/MRA Indications and Cases
10:00-10:15	Break
10:15-11:00	Keynote Speaker: Greg Albers, MD Stanford University The Future of Endovascular Therapy for Stroke
11:00-11:30	Karol Budohoski, MD, PhD University of Utah Cerebrovascular Bypass Indications, Techniques and Outcomes
11:30-12:00	Matt Grantz, MD St. Marks Hospital STRAUMA: Procedural Paradigm for Stroke Intervention
12:00-1:00	Lunch
1:00-1:45	Keynote Speaker: Enrique Leira, MD University of Iowa The Future of Cerebroprotection During Helicopter Transfer
1:45-2:10	Emily Alston, APRN University of Utah Goals of Care Discussions in Acute Stroke
2:10-2:30	McKenna Coletti, MD University of Utah Meera Raghavan, MD University of Utah Stroke Fellow ISC Updates
2:30-3:00	Ethan Rosenfeld, MD Summit Physician Specialists CREST-2 Trial Results and Implications for Management of Asymptomatic Carotid Artery Stenosis
3:00-3:20	Break
3:20-4:20	Nate Hess, RN Intermountain Health Madison Fowler, RN Intermountain Health RN Stroke Career Pathway Panel
4:20	Closing Remarks Paul Johnson, MD Intermountain Health Lee Chung, MD University of Utah
4:30	Adjourn

Friday, March 27, 2026

Day 2

7:30-8:30	Breakfast
8:30-8:40	Welcome Day 2, Opening Remarks Julie Lanphere, DO Intermountain Health
8:40-9:30	Keynote Speaker: Richard Harvey, MD Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Invasive Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Upper Limb Recovery Post-Stroke: A Comprehensive Review
9:30-9:50	Alexandra Flis, MD University of Utah Rehab without Boarders: Stroke Recovery in Rural Areas
9:50-10:10	Alexandra Flis, MD University of Utah Steven Edgley, MD University of Utah Austin Allred University of Utah Janel Mortenson, RN University of Utah The Practical Realities of Rural Stroke Rehab: Panel Discussion
10:10-10:30	Break
10:30-11:10	Brandon Taylor, MBS, MS Intermountain Health Luke McCausland, DPT, MBS, NCS Intermountain Health STEPPING UP: Wearable Based Stroke Rehabilitation Across the Continuum of Care
11:10-11:30	Brandon Taylor, MBS, MS Intermountain Health Luke McCausland, DPT, MBS, NCS Intermountain Health Julie Lanphere, DO Intermountain Health STEP UP Panel Q&A
11:30-12:10	Lunch
12:10-1:00	Alex Terrill, PhD University of Utah Steven Edgley, MD University of Utah Resilient Together: Re-Authoring Relationships to Enhance Quality of Life After Stroke
1:00-1:20	Brenda Beaton These Boots are Made for Walking: A RAMMP Volunteer's Steps to Independence
1:20-1:40	Brenda Beaton Julie Lanphere, DO Intermountain Health Alex Terrill, PhD University of Utah Steven Edgley, MD University of Utah Life After Stroke Q&A
1:40-2:40	Mandy Lenberg, OT Intermountain Health Jo Puntil Intermountain Health Delirium: The Role of the Interdisciplinary Rehab Team
2:40-3:00	Break
3:00-3:20	Katy Mayer, TRS, CTRS University of Utah Matthew Brasher, BFA University of Utah Mukesh Kumar, PhD University of Utah Critical Connections Through Creative Art Program for Enhanced Quality of Life
3:20-3:50	Joseph Kamerath, MD Intermountain Health Jason Terry, DPT Intermountain Health The Utah Neurorehab Fund: Leading the Way
3:50-4:00	Closing Remarks Julie Lanphere, DO Intermountain Health
4:00	Adjourn

CONTACT US

Christie Ekins

801-585-9337 Office
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neuroconference@hsc.utah.edu